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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
Petition for a town meeting on Mar. 16, 1674, "wee desire it ye more because wee Suppose ye inhabitants are now most at home & urgent occasion requires it; aboute eight of ye clock in morning," signed by Thaddeus Riddan,* Christopher Lattemer,* William Beale,* John (his mark) Brimblelcom, Frances Girdler,* Benimen Parmiter,* John (his mark) Studson, Samuell Conndy,* John (his mark) Rodes, sr., George (his mark) Peeke, Thomas (his mark) Sowden, Nickolas (his mark) Andrewes, Thomas Tre- fry,* John Hooper,* Thomas (his mark) Teyner, Samuell (his mark) Nickleson, Samuell (his mark) Red, Edward (his mark) Holeman, Richard (his mark) Hanniver, Henrie Russell,* Steeven Griggs,* Thomas (his mark) White, Andrew (his mark) Tucker, Elias White,* John (his mark) Bartlett, Thomas (his mark) Dixee, sr. or jr., Georg (his mark) Bonfielde, Robert Bartlett,* William Pitt,* Henry Treuet,* Vincent (his mark) Studson, Gabriell (his mark) Holeman, John (his mark) Harriss, Thomas (his mark) Bowen, Richard (his mark) Rowlande, Wm. (his mark) Neck, Robert (his mark) Hooper.
Francis Johnson, aged about sixty-seven years, deposed that he was the keeper of the town book and after another had been chosen and kept the book for some years, it was returned to him again. Then he found that several leaves had been cut or torn out. Further that there was a general town act for the clearing of all "former Towne Relagies & it was one this Accompt that those that the Town was indebted to should take that Rate and not to Require any former Relages any more." Sworn, 28 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne,* assistant.
Jeffery Massey, aged about eighty-two years, deposed that long since by Salem town orders, he laid out lots, both small and great, on Marblehead side, but "I doe not Remember that euer I was Called by any of the Inhabitance of marblehead to make a devident of the pasteringe called marbelhead Comons." Sworn, 28 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne,* assistant.
Edward Reed, aged about sixty years, deposed that he asked for a town meeting to be called, but the selectmen refused, etc. Sworn, 28 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne,* assistant.
Thaddeus Ridden, aged about forty-nine years, testified that he went to Mr. Rawson, the secretary, to inquire whether Mar- blehead was allowed by the General Court to be a town, and Mr. Rawson showed him the record in 1649. Sworn in court.
Ben. Parmenter deposed that it is about twenty years since the land where Robert Barlet lives was first occupied by a dwell- ing house. Sworn, 30 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne,* as- sistant.
Benjamin Pammiter, aged upwards of sixty years, deposed that about twenty years ago in a town meeting, the old inhabit- ants complained that the town was in debt to them, and a rate
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Erasmus James, John Legg, James Dennis, and Nath. Wallton, in behalf of the commoners of Marblehead v. Christopher Latti- more. For breaking order. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Christopher Lattimore bound, with John Williams and Wm. Beale, sureties.
Lift. Samuell Appleton v. Samuell Hunt. Special verdict. If this action comes under the penalty only of the law which speaks of ten shillings for a man's taking another's horse without leave, they find for plaintiff 10s. damage and the horse to be returned, otherwise for plaintiff 30s. damage and the horse re- turned .*
was made in which deponent paid his share. He has heard several of the plantation complain of the greatness of the rates in Marblehead and some of the "old standers" have answered them that they had as much privilege in the town as they had themselves. Sworn, 30 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne,f assistant.
Benjamin Pammiter deposed that William Beale brought in a protest at a Marblehead town meeting against the truth of the town book, that the protest was owned and the book con- demned to be false, and he did not hear anyone at that meeting justify the truth of it. Also he deposed that according to his best skill in feeding cattle, Marblehead commons pastured yearly three hundred head of cattle, etc. Sworn, 30 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne,f assistant.
Elias White, aged forty-five years, deposed that the old in- habitants claimed they were in debt for "feching in ye old minis- ter & building ye meeteing house & ye like Common charges." Also that he paid his share of the rate and had kept cattle and hogs on the commons for the past ten or eleven years. Sworn, 30 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne,f assistant.
William Beale, aged upward of forty years, deposed that when the suggestion was made to sue for trespass, they all concluded that they would be arrant fools to empower anyone to do so. Also that when the town book was condemned to be false. "I thinke som there ded Burne it." Sworn in court.
James Smith, aged upward of fifty years, deposed that Mr. Thaddeus Radden was chosen one of the selectmen in 1673, and also recorder, etc. Sworn, 30 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne, t assistant.
Cristopher Lattemore, aged upward of fifty years, deposed. Sworn in court.
*Anthony Potter and Esaiah Wood deposed that about three weeks ago they heard Goodman Hunt ask Leaftenant Apleton t Autograph.
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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
Sam. Hunt v. Thomas Knowlton. Defamation. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Mr. John Paine v. Deacon Moses Pengry. Withdrawn.
Mr. Wm. Hubbart v. Ruth White, administratrix of Thomas White. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff, damage 36li. only in the saw mill.t
if he would deliver up his horse to him, that his son took from Thomas Bordman. The Leaftenant replied and asked de- ponents to bear witness that he demanded a horse of Goodman Hunt that he took out of his stable. "What I," said Goodman Hunt, "yes, you," said the Leaftenant, or "by your order," etc. Sworn in court.
*Arter Abbet, aged about thirty-four years, deposed that some time the last spring one morning before day, he and his wife heard the dog bark at the barn and he told his wife he thought there must be somebody in the barn stealing hay. Hearing the dog continue to bark, he arose at the dawning of day and saw somebody there, for the barn was open so he could see through. He called Jonas Gregori who said if anybody was taking hay, it was being stolen, for he had given no one leave to take any. They both went to the barn where thy found Sammuell Hunt making up a bundle. Said Hunt told them that he intended to make up the bundle and then talk with them about it. Sworn in court.
+Writ, dated Mar. 11, 1673, signed by Robert Lord,# for the court; and served by Walter Fayerfield,# deputy for Robert Lord,¿ marshal of Ipswich, by attachment of the sawmill in Wenham, which was built by Thomas Whitt, Thomas Fiesk and Walter Fayerfield.
Notification of attachment to Ruth White, relict of Thomas White, and administratrix appointed by the court.
Bond, dated May 26, 1669, Thomas White} of Wenum to Seth Perry of Boston, for 3li. 5s., to be paid in pork, malt or barley, in consideration of a drum that White bought of him. Wit: Samuel Aldridgt and Joseph Proutt.#
Bond, dated Apr. 7, 1669, Thomas Whitet of Wenham to Henry Bennitt of Ipswich, for 6li., to be paid in English corn and Indian corn, delivered at Ipswich. Wit: Jacob Bennett.±
"Mr Willi. Hubard pray deliuer to the bearer hearof hezeciah an Indian: the sum of fiue shillings in mault & Charge it to the Account of him who is yours at Comand Thomas White.# this 8 Jully 1672."
Peter Brackett'sį receipt, dated Mar. 20, 1673-4, to Mr. Hubert, minister of Ipswich, for twenty pounds in butter, cheese and
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Mr. Wm. Browne v. Edward Wooland. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff.
Hugh Marsh v. Wm. Sargent. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff, in wheat and barley.
Mr. Wm. Norton v. Nickolas Listen. Debt of 8,000 mer- chantable pine boards. Withdrawn.
Deacon Thomas Knowlton v. Henry Lenard. Debt. Ver- dict for plaintiff .*
malt, which was by the appointment of Tho. White of Wenham. Wm. Hubbard's declaration: "Whereas I was indebted to Thomas White of Wenham in ye yeare 1671, seventy five pound, I was induced by ye entreaty of ye sayd White not only to let him have sundry things wch he wanted, but also to make sundry payments for him to severall of his creditors, in so much that when I came to looke over his account after his death, I found that I had made payment of above thirty pounds more than I owed him, partly by what I had formerly disbursed, and partly by what I had by his desire & order engaged to doe, and so was forced to pay it at ye Demand of his Creditors." The account follows:
Thomas White, Dr., to Wm. Hubbardt since 1671, by 32 gallons of licors from Mr. Duncon, 8li .; a payre of oxen in 1671, 11li. 5s .; by mony payd him May, 1671, 5li .; by goods from Boston, 1671, 2li. 15s .; by Mony, May 27, 1671, 2li. 10s .; by mony paid Mrs. Sands for him, 13s. 7d .; pennistone, 13s .; 2 lb. of Indian corne by J. Sparks, 6s .; by a rate of ye Towne, 10li. 12s .; Sept. 26, 1671, in goods, 1li. 1s. 6d .; in money, Sept. 27, 1671, 5s .; payd Mr. Waynwright for him, 1672, 3li. 10s .; payd Deacon Goodhue for him, Sli. 1s. 5d .; 21b. of Mault, 9s .; pd. Hezakial, Indian, for him, 5s .; 8 1-2 lb. Indian corn, 1li. 5s. 6d .; by 2 Cowes, 7li .; by his order to his wife for giving up her thirds in some lands, 18li. 8s .; to Deacon Goodhue and N. Rust, 1li. 5s .; by a bill to Waynwright, 1li. 10s .; by 20 lb. of Mault, 4li. 10s .; by a bill to Mr. Waynwright, 2li. 5s .; payd, Mr. Bracket, 20li .; Seth Perry, 3li. 17s .; Henry Bennet, 6li .; Mr. Wilson, constable, 2li. 8s .; total, 114li. Thomas White, Cr., by a bill, 75li .; carting, 10s. Sworn in court.
*Writ, dated Feb. 19, 1673, signed by Robert Lord,; for the court, and served by Robert Lord,t marshal of Ipswich.
Abraham Knoulton deposed that he heard his uncle Knoulton and Mr. Lennard make up their accounts and there were about nine pounds due his uncle. Mr. Lennard received at the same time several pair of shoes. Sworn in court.
Edmond Bridges deposed that Mr. Lenard promised to pay + Autograph.
286
IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
Henry Bennett v. Deacon Moses Pengry. Verdict for plain- tiff, 40s. or a confirmation of the land, at the defendant's choice .*
Thomas Bishop v. Ens. John Gould and John Newmarsh. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Ens. John Gould and John Newmarsh bound, with Symon Tuttle and John How, as sureties.t
Thomas Knoulton for what shoes he had of him every half year in iron, barley or hides. Sworn in court.
*Writ: Henry Bennett v. Deacon Moses Pengry; for refusing to give him a legal assurance of a deivision lot at Hog Island which Bennett exchanged with him for six acres of marsh at Plumb Island several years since; dated Mar. 20, 1673-4; signed by Robert Lord,¿ for the court; and served by Robert Lord,# mar- shal of Ipswich.
Goodman Benite's bill of cost, 2li. 7s.
John Roberts, aged about twenty-eight years, deposed that Henery Bennett let him a parcel of grass, next John Kimball's, for ten shillings, and when he went to mow the grass, Deacon Pengry's sons hindered him, claiming that Bennet had no meadow there, for it was theirs. Sworn in court.
Thomas Perin deposed. Sworn in court.
Phillip Fouler, aged about twenty-five years, deposed that he had the marsh at Plumbe Island by exchange with Henery Benet for a division lot at Hog Island. Sworn in court.
Robert Lord, aged about seventy years, deposed that when the bargain was made the Deacon's wife brought a pint of wine for them to drink, and they with Robert Lord, jr., went to lay it out. There being a parcel of the same marsh that Pengry had bought of Samuell Lord lying next to said Bennett's marsh, they laid it out together, with the marsh of Robert Lord, jr., on one side, and the rest of said Bennett's on the other. Robert Lord., jr, testified the same. Sworn in court.
Tho. Dennis and Moses Pengrey, jr., deposed. Sworn in court. Hennary Benit deposed. Sworn in court.
John Robarts deposed that he went to Plum Island to cut grass on the marsh he had hired of Goodman Benit, but Good- man Pingary's sons forbade him, etc. Sworn in court.
Moses Pengry, jr., aged twenty-four years, and John Pengry, aged about twenty-one years, deposed that they found Goodman Perine, John Robberts and two others mowing their father's grass. They told them that Bennet's marsh was on the other side next to Mr. Payns, etc. Sworn in court.
Joseph Browne deposed that he mowed for Pengry, etc. Sworn in court.
+Thomas Bishop's bill of cost, 1li. 19s. 2d.
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RECORDS AND FILES
1674]
Margrett Bishop v. Nicolas Maning. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Nicolas Maning bound, with Nath. Putman and Thomas Fiske, as sure- ties .*
Rich. Thurla v. John Griffen. Debt. Withdrawn.
Samuell Lenard v. Robert Lord, marshal. Withdrawn.
Ens. John Gould v. Henry Lenard. Forfeiture of a bond. Verdict for plaintiff. Court moderated the bond from 20li. to 5li.
Ens. John Gould v. Henry Lenard. Nonsuited.
Mr. John Ruck v. Henry Lenard. Verdict for plaintiff, in bar iron.
Samuell Bishop v. Georg White. Verdict for plaintiff. Court moderated the bond of 4li. to 5s. Thomas Bishop, in behalf of Samuell Bishop, appealed to the next Court of Assistants, and was bound, with Samuell Hunt as surety.t
Samuel Bishop v. Robert Evans. Verdict for plaintiff.}
*Bond, dated Nov. 24, 1671, Nicholas Maning,§ gunsmith, of Salem, to Margaret Bishop, for 5li. 5s., to be paid at the now dwelling house of said Maning, in good anchors not weighing less than 100 weight each. Wit: Thomas Bishop|| and Michael Endell.||
Letter of attorney, dated June 24, 1673, from Margaret Bishop of Ipswich to her son Thomas Bishop. Wit: Edmond Mar- shall|| and Samuell Bishop.||
¿Samuell Bishop's bill of cost, 2li. 1s. 6d.
Nathaniell Wells, aged thirty-six years, deposed that being at Mistress Bishop's on Mar. 23, 1673-4, George White offered to give Mr. Samuell Bishop the bond which he was to give him. Bishop said it was too late and was unwilling to accept it. White asked deponent to witness that he offered it and was refused and White asked deponent to read it, but the latter noticing some differences between them, answered he would do so if the folks of the house were willing, etc. Owned by the plaintiff in court.
¿Peter Duncan, aged about forty-five years, deposed that he heard Robert Evens say that he had taken up goods of Mr. Jno. Freike of Boston for a fishing voyage in Mr. Samuell Bishop's ketch, in company with Samuell Elwell, and he heard some of the company say that Mr. Freike would not take up Even's bill. He also heard Evens acknowledge he had part of a barrel of rum that the said company had of Mr. Freike. Sworn in court.
Jno. Freke's|| account of what Robert Evens and company § Autograph and seal.
|| Autograph.
288
IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
John Saffourd v. Henry Lenard. Debt. Verdict for plain- tiff, in bar iron .*
Mr. Peeter Duncan had his license renewed for a year, also his license for stilling and selling liquors.
Hugh Marsh had his license renewed for a year, also his license for selling liquors.
Ezekiell Woodward had his license renewed for a year, also his license for drawing liquors.
Thomas Judkin had his license renewed until Salem court.
Mr. Baker's license was renewed for a year, also his license for liquors.
Edward Hassen's license was renewed for a year, also his license for drawing liquors.
Merchant Wainwright, Samuel Bishop, Ens. Jo. Gould and John Stone of Beverly had their licenses renewed for a year.
The following, being admitted to the freedom of this colony, took the freeman's oath: Wm. Colman and John Row of Glos- ter; Jo. Bager, Jo. Lunt, John Noyes, Cuting Noyes, Joseph Gerish and Josh. Browne of Newbury; Mr. Jo. Rogers, Mr. Sam. Cobbitt, Robert Kinsman, Tho. Clarke, Daniell Hovey, Abra. Fitt, Joseph Goodhue, Joseph Whipple, Phile. Dane and James Day of Ipswich.
John Newman dying intestate, administration upon the estate was granted to Alice Newman, the relict, and an inventory amount- ing to 172li. was allowed. Court ordered that by consent of the brother of deceased, 38li. was to be paid to the brother and sister, two parts to the brother and one part to the sister, and the rest of the estate to the widow.
Edward Richason was allowed cost in an attachment made by Mr. Dudly Bradstreet and not entered.
Samuell Lenard acknowledged judgment to Phillip Crom- well in an anchor and bar iron.
Thomas Davis, for stealing a bag of nails belonging to Mr. Symon Bradstreet, out of Nathaniell Pyper's bark, was ordered to be whipped and to pay all charges.t
had of him, by Mr. Sam. Bishop: to 3 yds. Kersey 16s .; paper, 8d .; 4 1-2 doz. Hookes, 15s. 9d .; to Rume, 1li. 2s. 7d .; to paid Jno. Kenne, 2li .; total, 4li. 15s.
*John Saford's bill of cost, 2li. 8s. 10d.
¡ Examination of Thomas Davis, aged about twenty-six years:
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John Putman, for summoning John Pease to this court, with no action entered, was allowed costs .*
Mr. Dudly Bradstreet was allowed clerk of the writs for An- dover.
Mr. Dudly Bradstreet, Lift. John Ossgood and Ens. Tho. Chandler were confirmed commissioners to end small causes at Andover.
There being a small farm left by Thomas Joanes for the use of his children, and court having put in Jerimy Meacham as a tenant, court now dismisses said Meacham and appoints Sam- uell Verry and John Smith to take the farm and the rest of the estate, and improve it for the children's use. The word tenant was mistaken. It should have been administrator.
Robert Wallis dying intestate, court granted administration of the estate to Nicolas Wallis, his son, and an agreement of the children presented to the court, was allowed.
In the complaint against Thomas Woodberry, putting him- self for trial upon a jury, the jury found him not guilty.t
he confessed that on "Tuesday was seavennight," he went down to Nathaniel Piper's bark, and opening the hatches, went into the hold, took out a bag of nails which he brought to his shop. He put them under a heap of coals and since had disposed of them as follows: 8,500 shingle nails to Ezekiel Woodward for 3s. 4d. per 1,000, to Quartermaster Perkins 600 board nails and the six penny nails, to Goodman Lovel 400 board nails, to Jacob Perkins about half a hundred, and to Ensign Gould about 5 or 6 hundred of board nails. Left in the hands of Mr. Wilson, 13s. 7d. Sworn before Daniel Denison.}
Account of nails Simon Bradstreet sent by Goodman Pyper to Ipswich, in a bag: 10,000 shingle nails at 3s. 9d., 1li. 17s. 6d .; 2,000 board nails at 21s., lli. 1s .; 2,000 clapboard nails at 6s. 6d., 13s .; total, 3li. 11s. 6d.
Bond for Thomas Davis' appearance at the next Ipswich court, dated Mar. 9, 1673-4, signed by Samuell Gravest and Andrew Peeters.#
*Summons, dated Mar. 11, 1673, for appearance of John Pease, constable, upon complaint of John Putnam, for illegal distraining of his land under pretence of law, signed by Hilliard Veren,} cleric.
+Warrant, dated 5 : 11 : 1673, addressed to Henry Skery, marshal of Salem, for apprehension of Thomas Woodbury of Beverly, at Mr. Gardner's, to answer the complaint of Nicholas # Autograph.
290
IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
Edward Sawyer dying intestate, court granted administration upon his estate to his two sons John and Ezekiell, to be divided between them, the elder son to have 20li. more than the other. They were ordered to maintain their mother as long as she lives, the land to stand bound for the performance of it.
Capt. Wm. Gerish, Lift. Archelas Woodman and Nicolas Noyes were confirmed commissioners to end small causes at Newbury.
In the case of John Gould in his action of account between said Gould and Henry Lenard, with the consent of the parties, court appointed Mr. Ezekiell Rogers and John Wainwright to audit the accounts, and where it is not clear to signify to the next session of this court, to be then determined.
Wm. Wormwood, upon his presentment of the last court, ap- pearing before the commissioners, Capt. Gerish engaged to pay 16s. to the treasurer and fees to the clerk.
Manning, and his wife and daughter, signed by Wm. Hathorne,* assistant. On the reverse: "Thomas Woodbery coming to me sayd nicklas manning tould him of this bisenes: & sayd he had bine with ye mager: & he tould him he had giuen a warrant to apprehend him to ye marshall & that I might take ball of my brother or Goodman Massey: & I did then serue ye warrant vpon his body he tendred to me & took his father Woodbery with himselfe" on the bond; signed by Humphery (his mark) Wood- bery and Thomas Woodberey .*
Mary Thorndike, aged about twenty-five years, deposed that she lived in the house of Thomas Woodbery about half a year, he being at home about half the time, and she never saw any evil, lascivious or wanton behavior by him in all her life, neither did she hear him use any "vaine or frothy speeches." Sworn, 30 : 1 : 1674, before Wm. Hathorne,* assistant.
Peter Woolf, aged about seventy-three years, deposed that his meadow was near Thomas Woodberey's, and he had never seen him making hay with Hannah Gray, but his children used to make hay there daily. Sworn, Mar. 17, 1673, before Samuel Symonds,* Dep. Gov.
Elizabeth Fowler deposed that about two years since she nursed the wife of Thomas Woodberry. There was a girl who dwelt there named Hanah Gray, who was a lying girl, and sev- eral times in the night when deponent waked, she missed her and heard her laughing and giggling at the boys' bed which was in the same room. Further deponent had known Thomas Wood- berry a great while and while his wife was sick did not require the girl to get any victuals for him, etc. Sworn in court.
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Jacob Rowell chose George Norton for his guardian, and the court allowed it.
Hanah Gray, for great offences, was ordered to stand at the meeting house at Salem upon a lecture day, with a paper on her head on which was written in capital letters, I STAND HEERE FOR MY LACIVIOUS & WANTON CARIAGES. Also at the lecture at Beverly, in like manner, or else be whipped, and the marshal and constable to see it done at Salem, and the con- stable of Beverly at Beverly .*
John Stainewood was bound for appearance at Salem court to answer Christian Marshman's charge, with Timothy Somes, Phillip Stainewood and Benjamin Joanes, as sureties.t
*Mary Sollas, aged about seventeen years, deposed that some- time in the summer last year, as she came near Thomas Wood- bery's house, she heard Hana Gray laughing, and going in quick without knocking, the door being open, she being a neighbor, saw said Hana and Andrew Davis together. Deponent told of many other occasions when said Hana was guilty of lascivious carriages, and deponent's brother Robert told her how Hana would entice the "scoller boys," and that she was guilty of baudly language and acts among the boys and girls. Sworn, 2 :11 : 1673, before Wm. Hathorne,¿ assistant.
Hanna Grove, aged about nineteen years, deposed that she had seen Hanna Gray riding about the field astride upon her master's mare and she also lived with her one winter. Sworn, 12 : 11 : 1673, before Wm. Hathorne,# assistant.
John Batcheler, sr., aged sixty-three years, deposed that when Hanna Gray lived in his family, she was a lying little devil and his wife Elizabeth could say the same. Sworn, 12 : 11 : 1673, before Wm. Hathorne,# assistant.
Freborne Black, aged about forty years, deposed that he gave Hanna's dame warning about her a year ago. She was so rude to his children in abusing and beating them, and when he spoke to her about it, she would mock him to his face. As for his neighbor Thomas Woodbery, he had lived by him thirty-five years and had never seen any uncivil carriage in his childhood or later years. Sworn, 12 : 11 : 1673, before Wm. Hathorne,} assistant.
Elizabeth Hill, aged about thirty-eight years, deposed that going to Macrell Cove about two and a half years ago, and pass- ing Woodbury's house, went in to see his wife, etc. Sworn, 12 : 11 : 1673, before Wm. Hathorne,¿ assistant.
+Grace Duch, midwife of Gloster, deposed that William Sar- # Autograph.
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SALISBURY QUARTERLY COURT
[Apr.
Peeter Tappan was licensed to make, boil and sell sturgeon, according to law.
Wm. Chandler of Newbury was appointed searcher and sealer for sturgeon at Newbury.
Samuell Hunt, presented for suspicion of felony, was fined 50s. and ordered to pay costs to Left. Appleton .*
Samuell Hunt, jr., was fined 6s. 8d. and Jo. Lyne, 10s .*
Thomas Shadock, for fornication, was fined 4li.
Symon Tuttle, aged about forty-three years, the only child living of Mr. John Tuttle and Joanah, his wife, who are deceased, "we say the sd Symon the heire of the sd John & Joanah Tuttle appeared before the court in good health the 4th day of Aprill Anno. Dom. 1674."
Samuell Lenard summoning Ens. John Gould to appear at this court to answer an action of replevin, and not prosecuting, said Gould was allowed costs.
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